climate control

1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
275,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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TERESA BISHOP
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I have a digital climate control that went out and I want to replace it with a manual climate control because they are cheaper. can I do that?
Oct 2, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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STEVE W.
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Looking at the wiring I would say no. The two systems use different wiring harnesses and you would also need the PCM reprogrammed to match the manual controls as they use different methods to control the AC and blower motors.
Oct 2, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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TERESA BISHOP
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Thanks.
Oct 2, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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STEVE W.
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Sorry for the bad news.
Oct 2, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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